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CONTENTS
Book I
Foreword
Dedication
Scenes
Faculty
Book II - - Classes
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
Book III - OrganiKations
Religious
Literary
Book IV - Athletics
Football
Basket Ball
Track
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The 73ethannual Staff
ELVERA M. WIK . . . Editor-in-chief
NAOMI HULTGREN . Assistant Editor
MARVIN SAMUELSON . Bus. Manager
FRITJOF LINDQUIST . Adv. Manager
EDWIN BRANDT . Asst. Adver. Mgr.
GORDON LINDEEN . . News Editor
RUTH DAHLEN . Circulation Manager
ALICE MAY LARSON . Asst. Cir. Mgr.
H. C. WINGBLADE . Faculty Adviser
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
ONLY as a chapter in the book of experience is the course at Bethel which now,
for the seniors, is approaching its close. But brief, and seemingly insignificant
as it is, it may be the most thrilling, the most dominating chapter of life. We
little know the value of the passing moment and the transpiring event. The
future alone can show these up in their true perspective.
This issue of The Bethannual marks the dividing line between the common-place
present and the alluring future. The year just ending at Bethel may have
a much larger contribution to make in the life and work of each student than
any one can surmise. An old adage reminds us of the f act that "all is well that
ends well," and there is no small portion of truth in this philosophy. But, let us
not forget that the close of a school year ushers in the Commencement season.
Ah, there's the point of emphasis ! The commencement of so many things either
worth while or the reverse, depending entirely upon our attitude to them or what
we put into them. Henry Ford remarked, a while ago, that a man who starts
out in life with the sole object of making money seldom makes very much, while
the man who has in mind the rendering of a service of value, and keeps that
uppermost in his life, makes money readily. Christ, the Great Teacher, expressed
this same thought when he said, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteous-ness
and all these things shall be added unto you." We get by giving and that
applies not merely to business but to everything else in life. The application of
that thought leads to Happiness.
In the world as in the church, too, we get by giving. Some people go to
church occasionally, take no active part, yet expect to get something in return.
They go emptyhanded. They return much as they go. It is only possible for us
to take out of life what we put into it.
"For life is the mirror of king and slave,
'Tis just what we are and do.
Give to the world the best you have
And the best will come back to you."
The faculty of Bethel, the School Board and the staff of The Bethannual
want every reader to know that this has been the deepest desire of their heart
and hence as the book goes forth it is carried on the waves of sincere prayer that
its purpose may be fulfilled and spur each reader on nearer life's real goal.
G. ARVID HAGSTROM.
A. J. WINGBLADE, A. M.
"A generous heart, a cheery smile,
And high ideals make life worth-while."
H. C. WINGBLADE, A. B.
"But in his duty, prompt in every call,
He watched and wept, he prayed and felt
for all."
E. A. FINSTROM, Pm B., TH. M., B. D.
"Strongest minds are often those of whom
the noisy world hears least."
Twelve Thirteen
FLORENCE ARVILLA PRICE
"A noble type of good
Heroic womanhood."
A. H. OBERG
"Music—even in his dreams."
ANNA M. SWEDBERG, B. S.
"Noble by birth,
Yet nobler by her deeds."
FRANCES MAY ANDERSON, A. B.
"Teach me half the gladness
That your soul must know."
DELPHA M. JACOBSON, B. S.
"Delightful in personality is she;
She is as charming as she can be."
GEORGE H. HULTGREN
"My soul must be clothed in song
For I'm happy all day long."
ESTHER SABLE, PH. B.
"Though lost to sight, to memory dear
Thou ever wilt remain."
HAROLD ERICSSON, A. B.
"An honest man's the noblest work of God."
EFFIE NELSON, A. B.
"4 perfect woman, nobly planned,
To warn, to comfort, and command."
Fourteen.
MARIE OMARK
"Music resembles poetry; in each are name-less
graces which no methods teach and
which a master hand alone can reach."
Fifteen
THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
CLASS SONG
Now the time has come for parting,
Farewell Bethel, we must say;
And, upon life's pathway starting,
Each must go his different way.
Do not say, though, friends and classmates,
That we part here once for all;
For the God that led us hither,
Never will He let us fall.
CHORUS :
Farewell teachers, farewell classmates,
Farewell Bethel, now we say;
May the God who loves us ever
Keep and guide us on our way.
So, dear God, our Lord and Savior,
Hear the prayers we offer Thee;
Make our lives in Thy great favor
Consecrated, full and free.
Give us grace for every trial;
Fill us with Thy peace and love;
Lead us safely on life's journey•,
Till we meet with Thee above.
Not in paths of ease and glory
Do we ask our way to be ;
But the rugged steeps with courage
May we tread rejoicingly.
Not for days made smooth and pleasant
Do we make our final plea;
But for lives in service given,
Wholly, truly, led by Thee.
—By ELVERA M. WIK.
Sixteen
Seventeen
1.1
Eighteen Nineteen
THE 1927 BETHANNUAL THE 1 9 2 7 BETHANNUAL
MARTIN ERICKSON - - Sweden
"Martin"
Salutatorian; President of Svea, '25
(spring) ; Vice-president Svea, '26
(fall) ; 1st prize in poetical contest,
'26; Student Council, '26.
"All are born equal,
But some, like him, are of finer
clay."
ROSAMUND ELLIS - - Pierre, S. D.
"Rose"
Chorus.
"Laugh and the world laughs with
you."
STANLEY FORSMAN
Strasbourg, Sask., Can.
"Forsman"
Chairman Chorus, '26; Publicity
Committee; Student Council, '25,
'26.
"His wit goes all the way around
and buttons in. the back."
ORVILLE JOHNSON - Harris, Minn.
"Oswald"
Basketball, '26, '27; Treasurer of
Svea, '26; Vice-president Svea, '27;
Clarion Staff, '27.
"The live-long day a happy smile,
That's what makes this life worth
while."
HELEN SKOOGLUN - St. Paul, Minn.
"Skoogie"
Girls' Athletics; Chorus.
"Beautiful as sweet and young as
beautiful."
AUGUST WINKLEMAN
Buffalo Center, Iowa
"Winkleman"
Publicity Committee; President of
Senior Class; Chorus.
"He is a good example
Of what a man should be."
ADELINE KNUTSON
Pine Island, Minn.
"Knutsie"
Chorus.
"There is sincerity in her
friendship."
FRANK ANDERSON
Minneapolis, Minn.
"This busy world needs a man
Who will do all he can."
THE 1927 BETHANNUAL THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
ELVERA WIK - - Millard, S. D.
"I(ennie"
Editor-in-Chief Clarion, '27; Editor
Bethannual, '27; President Athena-ean
Society, '27; Debating Team,
'27; Secretary Senior Class; Secre-tary
Alpha Beta, '26; Athletic
Board, '26; Secretary Publicity
Committee, '27; Chorus.
"So noble was she that her influence
like a pebble dropped in the still
lake, spread in everwidening circles
till it reached from shore to shore."
ADOLPH CARLSON
Gwynne, Alta., Can.
"Adolph"
President of Svea, '26; Chorus;
Swedish Declamatory Contest, '26;
Publicity Committee, '26.
"All I want is a little home and—
(you)?"
TILLIE SINGER - - Hazen, N. D.
"Till"
Social Committee Alpha Beta, '27;
2nd Prize Oratorical Contest, '27;
Basketball; Chorus.
"As sweet and sunny as a May
'morning."
IRVING ELLIS . - - Pierre, S. D.
"Doc"
Song Leader Alpha Beta, '27; Book
Store; Orchestra; Chorus.
"At rest—not dead, but sleeping."
ERIC SJOLUND - - Duluth, Minn.
"Frizzles"
Vice-President Freshman Class;
President Sophomore Class; Vice-president
Senior Class; President
Alpha Beta, '26; Vice-president
Svea, '26; Clarion Staff Collector;
Sergeant-at-Arms Alpha Beta.
"Earnestness alone makes life
eternity."
PHOEBE STROM - - Beulah, N. D.
"Speedy"
Vice-president Junior Class; Vice-president
Athenaean, '26, '27;
Treasurer Missionary Band, '27.
"They always pick on me,
They never let me be."
DONALD ANDERSON - Waconia, Minn.
"Don"
Treasurer Alpha Beta, '26; Chorus;
Baseball, '26, '27; Basketball, '26,
'27; Track, '27.
"Believe me, an absolute
gentleman."
VIVIAN SKOGMAN
Cambridge, Minn.
"Viv"
Chorus.
"Purity of Mind and Conduct is
the first Glory of Woman."
Twenty
Twenty One
THE 1 9 2 7 BETHANNUAL THE 1 9 2 7 BETHANNUAL
BIRGER SWENSON
Strandburg, S. D.
"Birger"
Ministerial Student; Svea Declama-tory
Winner, '26; Oratorical Con-test,
'24, '25, '26; Chorus; Glee Club.
"For man is man and master of
his fate."
NAOMI HULTGREN
Iron Mountain, Mich.
"Nomie"
Secretary Freshman Class; Secre-tary
of Svea; Vice-president Athen-aean,
'26, '27; Vice-president Stu-dent
Council, '27; Clarion Staff, '26,
'27; Bethannual Staff.
"Let some for honor hunt, and
hoard the massy gold;
If one could have her friendship all
his life
His wealth could not be told."
GORDON LINDEEN - St. Paul, Minn.
"Gordon"
Juno-Sopho, '26; Bethel Bonfire, '27;
Clarion Staff, '27; Chorus.
"My only books are a woman's
looks—
I sure do love to study."
ESTHER ANTONSON
Frobisher, Sask., Can.
"ES"
Chorus.
"Like a pond, still but deep."
F. A. JOHNSON - St. Paul, Minn.
"Bronco"
President Freshman Class; Captain
Baseball, '26; Football; Sergeant-at-
Arms Alpha Beta, '26.
"When an assault is made on Truth
Here's a ready combatant, ready
for battle."
ALICE MAY LARSON - St. Paul, Minn.
"Al"
Student Council, '25, '26; Clarion
Staff, '27; Secretary Athletic Asso-ciation,
'26, '27; Orchestra; Chorus;
Bethannual Staff, '27; Treasurer
Junior Class; Basketball.
"A mild, meek maiden, with deep
and soulful eyes."
KARL ERIC ANDERSON - Sweden
"Eric"
President Svea, '26.
"Happy is the man that findeth
wisdom."
RUTH DAHLEN - - St. Paul, Minn.
"Giggles"
Clarion Staff, '26, '27; Bethannual
Staff, '26, '27; Secretary Alpha Beta,
'26 ; Secretary Athenaean, '27;
Chorus; Basketball Captain, '27;
Oratorical Contest; Declamatory
Contest Winner, '27; Athletic Board,
'26.
"She puts her worries in the bot-tom
of her heart, sits on the lid and
smiles."
Twenty-Two
Twenty-Three
Twenty-Four Twenty-Five
T H E 1 9 2 7 BETHANNUAL T H E 1 9 2 7 13 E H A NNLT
RUDOLPH EHNBOM
Two Harbors, Minn.
"Rudy"
Clarion Staff, '25, '26; Bethannual
Staff, '26; Vice-president Alpha
Beta, '25, '26; President Student
Council; Basketball Captain, '27;
Winner Final Debate, '26; Baseball;
Track; Hockey.
"Love is too simple a game for a
brainy man to indulge in."
ELLEN CARLSON - Sister Bay, Wis.
"Ellen"
Valedictorian.
"Give us the girl with the will to do
The things she knows will benefit
you."
JOSEPH CARLSON - Willmar, Minn.
"Joe"
Chorus; Preliminary Debate, '27.
"Good sense and good nature must
ever join."
NELLIE WOHLFORD - St. Paul, Minn.
"Happy"
Chorus; Basketball, '26, '27.
"A brown haired girl, sweetly smil-ing,
She has a charm that is beguiling."
Louis ELLIS - - - Pierre S. D.
"Louie"
Chorus.
"Give us the lad. whose life is one
perpetual grin."
HELEN JOHNSON - St. Paul, Minn.
"Johnnie"
Pianist Alpha Beta, '26, '27; Secre-tary
Junior Class; Chorus; Treas-urer
Senior Class.
"She had such a sweet way about
her
She got our dues without our mind-ing
it."
ALLAN FREDINE - Maynard, Minn.
"Al"
Basketball Manager, '26, '27: Pian-ist
Alpha Beta, '26, '27; Twin City
Academic League Treasurer;
Chorus; Pianist Chapel, '26, '27.
"Kindness, business, lovesickness,
all in one solution."
ELIZABETH ANDERSON
Minneapolis, Minn
"Beth"
Chorus.
"A ■ways pleasant, full of fun
A girl who's liked by everyone."
THE 1927 13ETHANNUAL THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
CLASS POEM
Bethel, thou hast us a purpose given
Let us not in thanks grow old;
Thou hast given us a vision
Let it not grow faint and cold.
Though the time is now for parting
Yet to climb another rung •,
We shall take thy lesson with us
Till our task on earth is done.
Thou hast brought us closer to Him;
Shown the beauty of His grace;
Strengthened us with blessed promise—
We shall see Him face to face.
Thou hast given us a weapon,
Taught us how God's word to store;
Thou hast changed our doubt to gladness
For His guidance evermore.
Let our memories e'er be laden
With the joys of these school days •,
Give us strength for each tomorrow
Faith and patience for the race.
Then let service be our raiment
And eternity our rest
Our utmost give our Lord and Master
And our endeavors shall be blessed.
Through all days thy good influence
Shall our best endeavors mold
Strong and true and everlasting
How then can our thanks grow old?
RUDOLFH EHNBOM.
Twenty-Seven
ESTHER JORGENSON - Correll, Minn.
"Jurgie"
Chorus.
"Her ways are ways of pleasant-ness."
CAROL DEXTER - - Morris, Minn.
"Carol"
Chorus.
"Always lightening burdens along
life's dreary path
By her loving kindness and her
merry laugh."
AXEL RENDAHL - Prentice, Minn.
"Axel"
"I try to be good so that others
may pattern after me."
ALPHIN CONRAD - Duluth, Minn.
"Connie"
Glee Club ; Football ; Hockey.
"The answer to a maiden's prayer."
Twenty-Six
THE 19 2 7 BETHANNUAL
THE 19 2 7 BETHANNUAL
CLASS COLORS—Rose and Silver
CLASS FLOWER—ROSe
CLASS Morro—Nil sine numine (Nothing without divine guidance)
HELEN JOHNSON
THE SENIOR HISTORY
I
IN the year of 1923 a company of fifty recruits, who had gathered from hills
and plains, stormed the doors of Bethel. They broke down barrier after bar-rier
and were soon fighting battles in History, English, and Mathematics. They
entered in upon what has proved to be four years of continuous warfare. After
facing several defeats (because they were very, very fresh) they realized that a
Captain they must have to lead them. Being twentieth century soldiers they be-lieved
in woman suffrage and so elected Miss Grace Phillips for Captain. Although
she proved very capable, she needed help and thus Margaret Olsen was honored
as Lieutenant. The subordinate officers were Fred Snell, Eva Johnson, and Joe
Frykman. After winning battle after battle in several weeks of steady fighting,
the company decided to celebrate their victories. The feast of the Moon held in
the forest of Bethel was the result. Special precautions were taken, for rumors
had it that a very superior company was to make an assault on us this particular
night, but lo ! and behold ! they failed to appear. In the later part of the year
Lieutenant Olsen left us on account of illness. Stanley Forsman took her place
and whenever anyone became blue and discouraged, our witty lieutenant would
tell a funny story and the blues would vanish. We made progress for soon
authorities told us to plan for another social gathering. This time it was a party
of ice and snow. Having gone through a process of steady chiseling and training
we found ourselves strong and hardy. In the third month of the year '24 we
had another war party—no attacks were made by outside troops. In June we
were told that fighting would cease for three months. But orders were received
from headquarters to train occasionally during the summer in order to keep our
weapons bright and clean from rust, for in the fall we would have harder battles
than ever to fight.
II
In September we were called back to the battlefront. During the summer
months a few of our company had left, but we were fortunate in being reinforced
by several new sturdy soldiers. One of these, Arthur Gustafson, became our lieu-tenant
within a few weeks. Having much confidence in woman leadership from the
experience of the previous year, Miss Dorthea Tornblom had the trying place of
Captain. She led us victoriously through both defeats and victories.
This year did not seem quite as difficult as the first one had seemed. We were
now better acquainted with the lay of the country ; by this time we knew where
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it was safest to practice open fighting and where to lie in ambush. We not only
retained the honors we had won the year before, but through exciting and thrilling
adventures we won many more. Undoubtedly it was a strenuous but pleasant year.
Very soon fall, winter, and spring had passed. Just when we felt that we were
in trim the fighting season was over. So it was both with dismay and happiness
that we were ordered home to rest and also to muster up a larger army for the
coming year.
III
After many months of longing for Bethel fields, we finally returned as a
company of brave Juniors. The Junior year is a year of hopes as well as of
misgivings, but as a whole it is a glorious year. Hartley Grandin, our worthy
Captain, resigned and Miss Frances May Anderson filled the place and with her
skillful tactics led us through both calm and stormy weather. Frances V. Ander-son
also gave her best service as lieutenant.
At the Junior program, no doubt, the audience was overwhelmed by the talent
of the company which had come to Bethel so fresh only three years before. An-other
great event was a banquet given in honor of the Seniorites. They were soon
leaving the Bethel arena so we wished to be on the very best of terms with them.
We also take joy in looking back on the many happy gatherings within our own
little company. In this way we became better acquainted, for how could we have
learned to know each other if we had always stayed on the firing line. Yes, a
firing line it was; a few of us even conquered the mighty Caesar. Hence it was
with happy hearts that we left for the home country. We all promised to return
in the fall upon receiving the good news from Headquarters—that if we could
hold out just one more year we would be victors.
IV
So the next fall found us in Bethel with banners flying high and aspirations
higher still. We felt as though we could have conquered the world. However, a
few weeks of Halleck's and Twelve Centuries' cooled our ardor just a little bit.
Realizing we were in for a good hard fight we began to look for a Captain. Prof.
H. C. Wingblade was, of course, the man for the hour and we certainly are grate-ful
for his capable leadership and for his untiring service. Our success is also
due to the efficient service rendered by our worthy soldier, Mr. Winkleman.
We have many happy recollections from this final year. The night of our
Hallowe'en Party was one crowded with thrills and throbs of various kinds. Later
we were royally entertained in the home of our Captain, where we practised our
skill at many a curious art. Other outstanding occasions were the Senior-Junior
banquet, the Alumnae banquet and the final seniorite picnic. Certainly it was a
busy, bustling year. Many a fight did we carry on with the Sandman in order
to finish that thesis. But by "filling every unforgiving minute with sixty seconds
worth of distance run" we managed to finish. The senior year is really a year
when work itself offers recreation. I am sure we have all found it the most
pleasant of all the years.
Twenty-Nine
AUGUST WINKLEMAN
ERIC SJOLUND
ELVERA WIK
President
V-ice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
Looking into the veiled future, four years seems a long stretch, but as we
stand on the Bethel threshold ready to step out into the world, we feel that four
years is a very, very short time. Still in this short time we derived many benefits
at Bethel for which we thank her—for the interest every member of the Faculty
had in us, and for the influence they have exerted over us. We also extend our
appreciation to our fellow students for the comradeship we have enjoyed together.
Owing to the training and atmosphere at Bethel we go out as Christian soldiers
with welded weapons with which to fight for the good and great Cause.
NAOMIE HULTGREN.
Thirty
PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF '27
T T is a beautiful morning in the month of June. The sun has just risen over
the eastern horizon but early as it is there are signs of activity on the Avia-tion
Field just outside St. Paul. As we approach the grounds we find the ether
members of our party already assembled, ready to set out on our expedition to
the Holy Land. Our party consists of several religious workers and scientific
men who are interested in the project that occupies the attention of so many at
the present time, namely that of finding the lost Ark. Our expedition is under the
leadership of the noted archeologist, Mr. Stanley Forsman, who graduated from
Bethel Academy in 1927. The pilot who accompanies us on this journey to guide
our machine through the air is the famous aviator Louis Ellis, a classmate of Mr.
Forsman.
It is an enjoyable sensation to feel ourselves lifted slowly upward until we
reach the proper height and then to glide swiftly through the air looking down
upon the toylike towns, lakes and forests. For our own enjoyment we are taking
a very round-about route, visiting various countries and places on our way. We
therefore first turn our machine toward the southwest as our pilot wishes, before
leaving the country, to visit his sister Rosamund who is doing missionary work
among the Mona Indians in southern California. After spending a few days with
her we go on to San Francisco. Here we meet many friends, among them Martin
Erickson, another member of the class of '27 at Bethel. He is now a well known
evangelist and is at present conducting evangelistic services in sunny California.
Now we take our course northward along the coast and over the mountains
toward South Dakota. Here we stop to attend commencement exercises at Sioux
Falls College, of which Elvera Wik is now president. Here we also meet Phoebe
Strom, who for several years has been teaching school in the Bad Lands of North
Dakota. During our stay we also visit the Baptist Church, where services are
being conducted by Rev. Joseph Carlson and Alphin Conrad, who is known all
over our land as the "singing evangelist." From them we learn that their sturdy
classmate Frank Anderson is working in Montana under the title of "church invi-gorator."
He carries his tool chest with him and repairs broken down churches
in which he afterwards preaches the gospel.
Again we turn our machine northward and are carried forward over the vast
expanse of western Canada to Alaska. One of the most interesting places we visit
during our stay here is Kodiak Orphanage on Wood Island, of which Vivian Skog-man
is matron.
Now we turn our course across the ocean toward the Orient. We stop at Shang-hai,
China, to visit with our friend Eric Sjolund, who is in charge of the missionary
work in the Shanghai province. After a brief stay, we continue on our way across
the great country of China and over Thibet to India. After stopping to visit sev-eral
places of interest, we finally land at Ongole, the place that is so memorable
in the annals of Baptist Missions. Here we meet Elizabeth Anderson, who is
Superintendent of Nurses at the Clough Memorial Hospital, and Esther Antonson,
who is Assistant Superintendent. They are doing a much needed work among the
women of India. From India we are carried swiftly to Jerusalem, our destination.
* * *
Almost two years have passed. We have finished the research work which we
undertook to do during our stay in the Holy Land and are ready to return home.
Again we glide through the air as though borne on the powerful wings of a bird,
over mountain and vale until we reach Switzerland and land at Geneva. While
visiting the Y. M. C. A. we meet Rudolph Ehnbom and learn that he is now
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International Secretary of this association. Our next stop is at Paris. As wt
view various scenes of historical interest we meet many Americans ; one of these
is Nellie Wohlford who has become a famous artist. We see several of her paint-ings
which are on exhibition. Then we travel on across Germany to Hamburg
to see the Theological Seminary of which August Winkleman is Dean. We can-not
stay very long at any place, but we must stop a few days at London to give
some desired information concerning our work to Gordon Lindeen, the Editor of
The London Times.
Now we turn our ship southward over Africa toward Congo. In Congoland
we find Carol Dexter, who now has an M. D. degree and is healing sick bodies
as well as souls. Here also is Eric Anderson preaching the gospel and directing
the work in the Sona Bata field. After a short but pleasant sojourn with these
friends, we are carried across the blue waves of the Atlantic to South America.
In Brazil we visit in the home of one of our former Bethel girls, Tillie Singer.
She has been doing missionary work in Brazil for several years with her husband,
also a former Bethel student.
At last we direct our machine toward our own country again. When we reach
Florida we stop to refresh ourselves at the Tourist Tavern in Tampa, which is owned
and managed by Orville Johnson. Here we also meet Esther Jorgenson, who in
the capacity of private nurse is traveling with a wealthy family. In flying north-ward
over the Kentucky mountains we notice, as we look down, a group of splendid
looking buildings surrounded by beautiful lawns. This is a rather unusual sight
in these mountains. We stop to investigate and learn that this is headquarters
for the mission work which Ellen Carlson has been carrying on among the back-woods
people in these mountains.
Being so near Washington we decide to go there and listen in at some of the
sessions of Congress. At one of these sessions, as the Senator from South Dakota
rises to speak, we discover that he is none other than Birger Swenson, whose
oratorical ability as a student at Bethel we well remember. But we must continue
on our way. In Chicago we stop at the home of Helen Skoglun, who is married
to the manager of the National Baseball League. During our stay we also meet
Alice Larson, who is a Social Settlement worker in Chicago.
We are now on the last lap of our long and extensive journey and we come
back to St. Paul just in time to attend commencement exercises at Bethel. Many
former students have returned for this occasion; we meet Naomie Hultgren, who is
now wife of the Science Instructor at Carleton College; Helen Johnson, who is
Superintendent of Nurses at Mounds Park; Donald Anderson, now County Agri-cultural
Agent in northern Minnesota ; Fritj of Johson, now successfully treading
in Dr. Riley's footsteps as pastor of the First Baptist Church; Irving Ellis and
Allan Fredine, who are working with F. A. Johnson as song leader and organist,
respectively of his church ; and Ruth Dahlen, who as Miss Jacobson's successor
is teaching History at Bethel. Adolph Carlson, who is a successful pastor at
Toronto, Canada, successor of fundamentalist leader Dr. Shields, has come with
his wife (who was formerly Adeline Knutson) to attend a Bible conference at the
First Church, where Mr. Forsman will give lectures on his work in the Holy Land.
Axel Rendahl, who is now General Superintendent of Baptist work in Wisconsin,
has come for the same purpose.
All these former classmates gather for a re-union to hear Mr. Forsman tell of
the manifold work carried on by other members of the class whom he has met on
his journeys, and to return thanks to God because so many parts of the world are
being brightened by the useful, influential lives of the members of the class of '27.
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SENIOR CLASS WILL
WE, the Senior Class of 1927 of Bethel Academy of the State of Minnesota, being of
sound mind and legal age, do 'hereby in our last will and testament bequeath to wit:
First—To the faculty our sincere appreciation of their conscientious efforts in
their instruction and extreme patience.
Second—To the Juniors, our diligence and studiousness.
Third—To the Sophomores, our prowess and keen observance.
Fourth—To the Freshmen, our dignity and, power of adaptation.
Fifth—To each individual of next year's Senior class as follows:
Donald Anderson's undemonstrativeness to Clarence Bergsten.
Elizabeth Anderson's timid voice to Guy Myers.
Frank Anderson's perseverance to Evelyn Lange.
Karl Eric Anderson's and Martin Erickson's studiousness to Clarence Peterson.
Esther Antonson's reserve to Paul Wohlford.
Adolph Carlson's and Adeline Knutson's romance to John Leidstrom.
Ellen Carlson's seriousness and Esther Jorgenson's medical knowledge to Richard An-derson.
Joseph Carlson's fatherly advice to Ann Sorbom.
Alphin Conrad's hockey ability to Marie Stoetz.
Ruth Dahlen's desire for pet names and Gordon Lindeen's amorous tendencies to Hilding
Lind.
Carol Dexter's love affairs to Victor Erickson.
Rudolph Ehnbom's sprained knees to Olga Magnuson
Irving Elis' amnesia to Florence Johnson.
Louis Ellis' temerity and Orville Johnson's broken heart to Winnif red Bleeker.
Rosamond Ellis' height to Alvin Johnson.
Stanley Forsman's optimism to Ina Lindstrom.
Alice May Larson's and Allan Fredine's courtship to Thelma Brandt.
Naomi Hulthresn's hope chest to Gordon Johnson.
F. A. Johnson's daily correspondence to Katherine Felthouse.
Helen Johnson's boy friends to Anna Lundgren.
Tillie Singer's and Elvera Wik's strong monopoly of the reception room to Margaret
Storvick.
Axel Rendahl's English IV books to Dorothy Slorin.
Vivian Skoogman's rambunctiousness to Ethel Berglund.
Eric Sjolund's speed skating to Grace Bagne.
Helen Skooglun's knowledge of Phalen Park to Hollis Johnson.
Birger Swenson's grandiloquence to Ralph Carlson.
August Winkleman's collegiate Ford to Lawrence Helander.
Phoebe Strom's and Nellie Wohlford's ability to kid the boys to Loretta Henderson.
Lastly—we appoint Mrs. Anna M. Swedberg as chief executrix of this will.
Subscribed, sealed, published and declared by the Class of 1927, who hereby set their
hand to this will on the first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand one hundred
and twenty seven.
Signed
CLASS OF '27
THE 1 9 2 7 BETHANNUAL
H. C. WINGBLADE
AS the graduating:class we feel grateful to every one that has made our stay
at dear Bethel so very happy and beneficial as it has been. On this page
we wish to express our deepest appreciation especially to our class adviser, Prof.
H. C. Wingblade.
There is something of the eagle's azure flight and of the meadow's freshness,
or, by other interpretation, the Knight's proud weapon in his inherited name.
And mentioning that name in years to come will bring back to our memory how
Mr. Wingblade before the Senior class was a champion for the true, the just,
the pure, and the lovely in the world. With the weapon of earnest heart-to-heart
talk he endeavored to drive the enemies of youth away.
In his sermonets and wise remarks there was always something of the beauti-ful
greenness and erectness of the new grass-field, and it was made still more
spring-like by a warm, sunny smile.
In the sphere of literature he soared high in order to interpret to us, after
the flight, the lofty penmen's sublime thoughts. His prayers brought us to the
very throne of God.
Witnesses:
PHOEBE STROM
DONALD ANDERSON
RUDOLPI-I EHNBOM
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CLASS OF 1928
Adviser—Miss JACOBSON
OFFICERS
HISTORY OF THE JUNIORS
CHAPTER ONE AND it came to pass during the reign of Wingblade the First in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four that a mixed multitude entered
the sanctuary in the wilderness, and they were tortured and humiliated by the other
tribes of the sanctuary, but they were not without hope.
And so it happened that this large and splendid multitude came together in
council and chose a leader from among their numbers whose name was Johnson. A
scribe, Naomi Hultgren, was selected to record the proceedings at each meeting of
the tribe, and Margaret Carlson was elected the keeper of the tribe's gold.
After the persecuted tribe had studied and copied lengthy scrolls for many days,
there was a great and marvelous assemblage in the sanctuary. At this gathering
only freshmen were present, all the other tribes being barred. At this one noble
tribe spent the evening in revelry and feasting.
CHAPTER Two
After a brief respite it came to pass that the same multitude met again in the
sanctuary, but this time they were called the high and mighty sophomores. And
the other three tribes feared them exceedingly. Another leader, Sjolund, was
chosen•, likewise, Evelyn Lange was appointed scribe and Lind, keeper of the gold.
And they met a second time for a great merry-making feast, and the night was
passed in banqueting.
They challenged all the other tribes who had remained in the sanctuary for many
days to a great battle of debate. They had high hopes of winning and were not
disappointed in their debater, Florence Johnson, who carried away the medals.
CHAPTER THREE
And it came to pass after a short pilgrimage that the multitude gathered a third
time in the sanctuary, and now their name was the lofty Juniors. The leader for
PAUL WOHLFORD -
DOROTHY FLORIN
THELMA BRANDT
President
Secretary
Treasurer
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their sojourn was Wohlford. Dorothy Florin was elected scribe, and Thelma Brandt
took the office of keeper of the tribe's gold.
Again they assembled for a great merry-making, and now they are meeting in
various rooms of the sanctuary and planning a bigger and better Junior-Senior
Banquet.
IN FUTURE YEARS
Hollis Johnson A second Paderewski
Agnes Danielson Matron of Old Maids' Home
Alvin Johnson Traveling Evangelist
Grace Bagne Hemming sheets for flower beds
Winifred Bleeker Governess for the Brownie Twins. (Occident Bakery)
Ethel Berglund A music teacher in Singapore
Richard Anderson President of Failing Flunks
Lawrence Helander Bean-pole climber
Dorothy Florin Geometry shark
Guy Meyers Runs a ferry boat on Selby Lake
John Leidstrom Helping pigeon-toed grasshoppers
Clarence Bergsten Music instructor in School of the Deaf
Thelma Brandt Official time-keeper for hosiery runs
Hilding Lind Soapbox lecturer on "Why Mothers Get Gray"
Clarence Peterson Making harnesses for horse-radish
Carol Nordell Milkman in the Milky Way
Paul Wohlford Instructor in "Howtogetagirlism"
Victor Erickson Lecturing on "How to eat Peas with a Knife"
Ralph Carlson.... May your life be like Arithmetic, joys added, sorrows subtracted, and love
multiplied
Gordon Johnson A cattleman on a gas range
Anna Lundgren Teaching English on the fourth floor at Bethel
Loretta Henderson Still singing, "It Had to be You"
Florence Johnson Making animal cookies
Evelyn Lange Star in the great tragedy, "Onion Tears"
Anna Sorbum A debutante
Margaret Storvik Instructor in sewing at a military school in Siam
Marie Stoez Jigg's private Secretary
Ina Lindstrom Making gloves for hand grenades
Katherine Felthous 'Mr. Wingblade's private secretary
JUNIOR JUMBLES
S EVENTY ducks were injured, twenty-five were killed.
'Twas by a burly Junior. Who else would be so skilled ?
Sixty-four to nothing, the score, the records state,
Shows how we beat the Freshies the day they met their fate.
Ninety-five" and "hundreds" are always what we get
When weekly quizzes come along. The Juniors do not fret.
Nineteen years, is as you know, our only average age.
Psychology tells us at once, this is the blessed stage.
Twenty-nine or thirty, the number in our class
Will all be here in '28, for we will surely pass.
Forty-three or forty-four is what we made one night
When we gave a program, 'twas met with great delight.
Forty Sophs are foolish, forty Sophs are dumb,
Forty know that they are dead, and that is going some.
Over thirty Seniors sit thinking all day long,
But not a single one of them can learn their Senior song.
Two hundred-ten, two hundred-ten, our class adviser's room;
When gathered here at thirty strong, our meetings we resume.
Nineteen lines inserted, the next will make it twenty.
I'm glad that they are finished, for they surely are a-plenty.
—PAUL WOHLFORD.
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Fort y
WITH APOLOGIES TO KIPLING
IF you can run like Teddy Tupa
Or play basket-ball like Walfred L. •,
If you can sing like Ada or Ella
Or play the violin like Marie Skogman can;
If you can be as timid as Ebba Anderson
Or as meek as little Champ Lundin;
And never whisper more than Winifred Hammergren
Or giggle more than Eleanore Sackett can•,
If you can preach like Roy Wexler,
Or be as dignified as David M.;
If you can cook like Fritjof Lindquist,
Or bluff as cheerfully as Donald Wyatt can;
If you can be as sweet as Olga Holmstrom,
Or like Helen Florin monopolize the A's;
If you can be as serious as Emily Staricka,
Or as quiet as Margaret R. or Marian H.;
If you can look as wise as our Glenn Myers,
Or as deep in thought as Raymond Olson can •,
If you can talk as little as Clarence Peterson,
Or know as much as Joseph Mattson knows;
If you can own the grace of Helen Hanson,
Or the earnestness of Myrtle E. or Christine C.;
If you can be as kind as Helen Bishop,
Or as friendly as Lucile and Donna too;
If you can be as modest as Faith Carlson,
Or possess an ounce of Helga's self respect;
If you can keep in step with Enoch Hogfelt,
Or be as much reserved as Edwin Brandt;
If you can own Glenn Campbell's great ambitions,
Or like Marvin Samuelson excel in all you do;
You'll be a credit to our dear school—Bethel
And—to be sure—you'll be a SOPHOMORE.
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MISS NELSON
MARVIN SAMUELSON
WALFRED LUNDSTEN
MYRTLE ERICKSON
ELLA OSTROM
Class Advisor
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
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SOPHOMORE CLASS OF 1929
THEOREM-If the Sophomore class has a good outlook, write it up.
GIVEN-The Sophomore class.
To PROVE-The class of 1929 equals a bright and intelligent class.
PROOF-All the A's of Helen Florin X the A's of 'Marvin Samuelson X the
A's of Glenn Campbell X the A's of Faith Carlson = Scholarship.
If equals are multiplied by equals the products are equal. Ax. 3.
Walfred Lundsten + Glenn Myers + Marvin Samuelson = the prize winning
set of athletes.
If equals are added to equals the sums are equal. Ax. 1.
Sammy = our class representative in the Student Council by an example of
ourselves, smart and intelligent.
Secretary of Chorus = Olga Holmstrom + Soloists Ella Ostrom and Ada Peter-son
Violinists Theodore Tupa and Marie Skogman = the Sophomore music de-partment.
The fact that they exist proves this. Ax. 999.
Literary Society = Edwin Brandt, President of Svea + Olga Holmstrom, Sec-retary
of Alpha Beta + Myrtle Erickson, Treasurer of Alpha Beta.
If equals are added to equals the sums are equal. Ax. 1.
The Missionary Band = Marvin Samuelson, Vice-President + Olga Holmstrom,
Secretary.
For the same reason.
The Ministerial Association = Glenn Campbell, Group Captain.
Adding: Attainments in Scholarship + superiority in Athletics + representation
on Student Council + ability in Music + important positions in Literary Socie-ties,
Missionary Band, Student Volunteers, Ministerial Association = a bright and
intelligent class.
The whole is greater than any of its parts and is equal to the sum of all its
parts. Ax. 10.
Q. E. D.
Forty-Two Forty-Three
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Forty-Four
A VISIT TO THE WORLD'S FAIR IN 194/
DURING the year 1942 I had made plans to spend my vacation among Minne-sota's
ten thousand lakes. I accordingly boarded the train in New York
one summer morning intending to stop in Chicago for a few days to visit the
World's Fair. I was pleasantly surprised at Cleveland, Ohio, to see my old
classmate Ivar Anderson get on the train. After we had exchanged warm greet-ings
he told me that he was making a business trip and could spend a few days
at the fair with me.
We began to speak of old times and our school days at Bethel. I told Mr.
Anderson that I intended upon reaching Minnesota to visit our Alma Mater in
St. Paul and renew old acquaintances.
We called to mind our former classmates and I was glad to hear through Mr.
Anderson, whose position made it necessary for him to be familiar with the mis-sionary
work of our Church, that many of our old classmates who had been pre-paring
for missionary work were established in foreign fields.
Leonard Johnson is working with great success in the Belgian Congo and as
a result of his work seven new mission stations have been established within
the past year. I also learned that Ruth I. Johnson is superintendent of a hospital
in India and that Marjorie Hampton's pleasant smile is encouraging the workers
in that needy field. Willie Swan is teaching the Karens in Burma and Edwin Fri-berg
is doing evangelistic work in Japan. Mabel Rogalla is busily engaged in
driving a Ford from village to village as missionary to the Indians in New Mexico.
After arriving in Chicago we called on Joseph Mattson who was the advertising
manager of the World's Fair. He was glad to receive us as his distinguished
guests and supplied us with complimentary season tickets for the fair. He said
he would have been glad to accompany us but he could not on account of his great
responsibility and the multitudinous duties in connection with his position.
When we arrived at the grounds the first day, we recognized Harlan Anderson
holding a very responsible position as chief gate keeper. In the automobile show
we met Hjalmar Collins who was a dapper salesman for the new Packard Twin
Sixteen. His sales unusual, due, no doubt, to his pleasant smile. In the buildings
displaying farm machinery we saw Walfred Pearson who represented the Built-well
Tractor Company, and who demonstrated his product every day on the roof-garden
of the agricultural building. Having a special interest in the Swedish
Building, we entered and found Astrid Johansson giving away samples of Swedish
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MISS ANDERSON
'VAR ANDERSON
RUTH L. JOHNSON
JOSEPH COLLINS
ETHEL SUNDQUIST
CLARENCE GILBERT
Class Adviser
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Repr. to Stud. Council
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candy, the recipe for which was original with her. We conversed with her and
found that though living in Sweden she had not forgotten the English she learned
at Bethel. She told us that Eva Johansson is teaching English in a high school
in Sweden and that May Sandberg is at the head of a hospital in Sweden.
During the course of our wandering from place to place we came upon the
piano exhibition building. We met William Tapper who represented the great
eastern piano manufacturers, Harry Berg & Company. This company was offering
a piano to the first couple who would offer to be married in their section. We
arranged to be present for the ceremony and saw the blushing bride Adele Gibney
and her handsome groom step up to be married by the Rev. Daniel Hoglund.
On the way to the next building we saw a crowd gathered around a soap-box
orator. Drawing nearer we heard the lusty voice of Joe Collins who was cam-paign
manager for Warren Asher whom Collins claimed would be the next senator
from Illinois on the Farmer-Labor ticket.
We took the elevated railway back to the hotel that evening and whom did
we see on the car but Stanley Hanson. He was conductor resplendent in his
official uniform.
The following day we visited the fair again. We were meeting many of our
old friends. Then we saw Ruth L. Johnson who is teaching Domestic Science at
Bethel Academy and who was attending the fair. We inquired about many of the
girls who were in our class. Amy Anlund is teaching Algebra in a St. Paul high
school; Mary Petrie is married and settled down to a quiet life as the wife of a
banker in Los Angeles •, Ruby Johnson is teaching country school in Montana •,
Ethel Sundquist and May Berntson are married and living on farms in Minne-sota
; Nellie Angstrom is married and living on the west coast. She also serves
as president of the Women's Club in her city.
We went to the flower building and met Justine Newfeld displaying her famous
American Beauties. We were told by her that Ruth Robertson was an accomplished
pianist and had appeared as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at
the fair.
At the women's building we saw Ruby Frisk and Astrid Swanson receiving
gifts for the Red Cross. Frances Gors and Martha Staricka were displaying
fine textiles from the Levi Rasmussen mills.
In the afternoon we wandered to the air field where William Backlund was
demonstrating a new seven passenger plane. He told us that Walter Peterson was
working as an air traffic officer in Chicago.
We were approached by a jolly gentleman who was selling accident and life
insurance. We were surprised when he handed us his card to find that his name
was Christopher Westlund. He said he had met Julia Folta and Thelma Peterson
and had succeeded, after much difficulty, in selling them insurance.
When we arrived at our hotel in the evening, we met Miss Frances Anderson
who was also stopping there. We invited her to dinner with us and told her how
many of our old classmates we had met, so naturally we began discussing the class
of 1930. She told us that Lettie Jorgenson was the wife of a Kansas City min-ister
and Ruth Weiser was a nurse in the Midway Hospital, St. Paul.
The next day I took leave of Ivar and left for Minnesota. I felt that I had
well repaid for my visit to the fair because I had met many old friends. It is
indeed a rare occasion when one meets with so many old friends.
CLARENCE GILBERT
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THE GLEE CLUB
THE GLEE CLUB or Male Chorus is one of the foremost musical organizations
of Bethel Institute. This Club was organized because the students who come to
Bethel realize the value of voice culture. Indeed, it is just as important to train
the voice as to develop any of our other faculties.
The Glee Club, composed of fifteen talented members, has made a name for
itself and has helped greatly to boost the school. Under the able leadership of
Professor Hultgren it has made rapid progress and is adding to its fame each year.
It has been a decided asset to the school organization, assisting in the concerts given
by the Choral Club as well as on many other occasions.
The annual concert tour is an event looked forward to and enjoyed by this group.
They are always welcomed with enthusiasm at the places visited and their success
is remarkable.
THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
EVELYN HANSON GEORGE SINDING ADA PETERSON
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IVE diplomas and certificates have been earned by pupils in the Music Depart-ment
this year. Miss Laura Nordgaarden, a graduate of the music department
of the Jewell College, receives a diploma in Voice; and Mrs. Hattie Taft of Center-ville,
S. Dak., who has studied with Mr. Oberg in Bethel Academy for two years,
a diploma in Piano. Certificates will be given to Miss Evelyn Hanson, Voice•,
and to Miss Ada Peterson, and Mr. George Sinding, Piano. These pupils will
appear at the graduates' recital given on Wednesday, May 11.
Over ninety pupils have been enrolled in the studies at Bethel Academy and on
Payne Ave. The following subjects have been offered: Piano, Voice, Violin, Har-mony,
History of Music.
LAURA NORDGAARDEN HATTIE TAFT
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T N the Autumn of 1905, the doors of Bethel Academy were opened for the first
I time. It was a small beginning; those first years were diffcult ones, but from
them our splendid institution has grown and flourished until today it stands as a
great memorial to the persistent efforts of its self-sacrificing, Christian founders.
Today we are reaping the fruits of the sacrifice and labor of those who have
blazed the trail before us. We stand on the pinnacle of the Past. With faces
toward the East to hail the morning sun and the glory of the new day, we gaze
upon the broad expanse which is the scene of new triumps. The whole world has
called us. With a goal in sight and God's blessing and benediction resting upon
us we press forward, as men and women eager for conquest, to still greater endeavor,
knowing that success will crown our efforts.
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F. A. JOHNSON IVAR ANDERSON ELVERA WIK VICTOR ERICKSON
DEBATING TEAM
THE ALPHA BETA LITERARY SOCIETY
THE leading organization in Bethel Academy is the Alpha Beta Literary Society.
The aim of this society is to develop the intellectual ability of the student in
parliamentary drill and also in literary work. To be able to get up and deliver a
speech before a large audience is a great asset to any person and that is what the
Alpha Beta is training the students to do.
Through the able leadership of Eric Sjolund and Gordon Johnson, the two
presidents, we have had many interesting and profitable programs. The programs
for the last year have consisted of musical numbers, debates, declamatory and ora-torical
contests as well as extemporaneous speeches. The meetings have been held
every other Saturday night and have been well attended by both the student body
and the public.
OFFICERS
First Semester
Second Semester
WINNING TRIO
MAY SANDBERG RUTH DAHLEEN
Winner Swedish MARVIN SAMUELSON Winner D eclamatory
Declamatory Winner Oratorial Contest Contest
THE SVEA SOCIETY
REALIZING the benefit derived from Swedish literature and the necessity of
being able to speak the Swedish language, we have at Bethel a Swedish literary
society. It is the only foreign language literary society in Bethel. Many of our
honor students have hailed from those northern shores. But not only to these is
this society valuable, but to all who have the blood of the Vikings surging through
their veins.
Many interesting programs are rendered throughout the year. The debates and
readings stimulate interest in the history of Sweden. The winners in the declama-tory
contest this year are May Sandberg, first, and Victor Erickson, second. This
organization grows larger and stronger every year and we certainly feel that it is a
great asset to our school.
OFFICERS
First Semester
President
- _ _ _ _ - Vice-president
- - _ _ - - - Secretary
- - - - - Treasurer
ERIC SJOLUND
RUDOLPH EI-INBOM
RUTH H. DAIILEN
DONALD ANDERSON
President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer E. F. LINDQUIST
DANIEL HOGLUND -
NELLIE ANGSTROM
ORVILLE JOHNSON -
GORDON JOHNSON -
IVAR ANDERSON
OLGA HOLMSTROM
MYRTLE ERICKSON
President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
Second, Semester
President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
EDWIN BRANDT
ORVILLE JOHNSON
EVA JOHNSON
OLGA MAGNUSON
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FRITZOF LINDQUIST
Adv. Manager
BETHANNUAL STAFF
PROF. H. C. WINGBLADE, Adviser
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ELVIRA M. WI K
Editor-in-Chief
M ARVIN W. SAMUELSON
Bus. Manager
NAOMI HULTGREN
Assistant Editor
ALICE LARSON
Asst. Cir. Mgr.
GORDON LINDEEN
News Editor
RUTH DAHLEEN
Circulation Manager
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THE 1 9 2 7 BETHANNUAL THE 1927 BETHANNUAL
Standing—Iv ar Anderson, Orville Johnson, Martin Erickson, Edwin Brandt, Jack Liedstrom, Gordon
Lindeen, Hollis Johnson, Ruth Dahlen, Alice Larson, Florence Johnson
Seated—Prof. H. C. Wingblade, Marvin Samuelson, Elvera Wik, Naomi Hultgren, Fritjof Lindquist
THE CLARION
THE CLARION is the official school paper of Bethel Academy. It is a twelve
page publication and is issued once a month.
The purpose of the Clarion is to record the important events of the school, to
enable friends of the school as well as parents of the students to keep in touch with
the work and the activities of our school and thus arouse their interest. It awakens
and maintains the interest of the students in school activities by mentioning anything
they do that is worthy of note. The staff is composed of students, and their work
along this line gives them practical experience in editing a newspaper.
Dr. Hagstrom has contributed a helpful message in each issue. Essays have
been selected from the English Classes and each issue has had its class reports.
The staff owes much to Professor H. C. Wingblade, their adviser, for his helpful
and considerate advice.
Standing—Walfred Lundsten, Paul Wohlford, Clarence Gilbert, Marvin Samuelson
Seated—Naomi Hultgren, Alice May Larson, Rudolph Ehnbom
THE STUDENT COUNCIL
ABOUT seven years ago this association was formed for the purpose of giving
the students a representation in the school organization.
In this council there are members from each class who represent their respective
classes in vital matters concerning the school and its government. They meet with
the principal to discuss important matters and propose changes. In this way the
students feel that they help to shoulder responsibilities, and aid in making Bethel
an ideal school.
OFFICERS
Runoixtr EHNSOM _ _ _ _ _ - President
NAOMI HULTGREN - - Vice-president
ALICE MAY LARSON - Secretary
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Top Row—Marcus Fritzel, Leonard Johnson, Fred Swedberg, Karl Anderson, Clarence Bergsten,
Glenn Campbell, Roy Wexler, Eric Frykenberg
Middle Row—Linnea Stjernstrorn, Elsie Larson, Nellie Angstrom, Emily Satterburg, Myrtle Erickson,
Olga Magnuson, Tillie 6Sirwer
Bottom Row—Esther Brandt, Agnes Danielson, Roger Wickbstrand, Alvin Johnson, Esther Sable,
Lucille Bellamos
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
THE responsibility of missions rests upon every member of Christ, but we as
Student Volunteers feel that Christ has called us to definite service to convey
the message of redemption to a lost world.
When we look upon the vast territories in the East, in the South, and in the
West and see the terrible poverty, wretched homes, unremitting toil, gross intel-lectual
ignorance, unrelieved physical sufferings, unmentionable cruelties and crimes,
and spiritually lost, we with Paul feel that the love of Christ constraineth us to
present the only hope, Jesus Christ.
"There's only one way that this lost world can know
That Jesus for sinners hath died:
To spread the glad tidings He's bidden us go,
And no other way doth provide."—MRs. C. H. MORRIS.
Every year Bethel has a number of students that are making provisions for
service in foreign fields. These students have corresponded with several of the
missionaries in various fields, and have also cheered the missionaries by presenting
a small token.
May God bless every effort put forth by the Student Volunteers.
OFFICERS
Top Row—Christopher Westlund, F. A. Johnson, Martin Erickson, William Backlund, Gordon Johnson,
Ralph Carlson, Daniel Hoglund, Karl Eric Anderson, Edwin Brandt
Middle Row—Willie Swan, Harry Berg, Irving Ellis, Walfred Lundsten, William Tapper, Eric Sjolund,
Ivar Anderson, Roy Wexler, Boyce Vincent
Bottom Row—Fritiof Lindquist, Levi Rasmussen, Marvin Samuelson, Edwin Friburg, Leonard Johnson,
Clarence Bergsten, Glenn Campbell, Birger Swenson
THE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION
THIS association has for its purpose the uniting of all the Ministerial Stu-dents
of the school in. a common bond of Christian spirit and fellowship. As
members, it automatically enrolls all Academy students who have entered on the
path toward the ministry.
With the reinforcement of the Bible and Missionary Training Students as co-workers
and honorary members this association has carried on a remarkable work
this year. Loyalty and Fidelity, the two groups within the association, have con-ducted
meetings weekly at the West Side Mission and also occasionally at the
Union Gospel Mission. In addition through visitation work the members have been
richly blessed by complying with the Master's command to "Go out into the high-ways
and hedges." Through these various efforts many precious souls have been
brought into the Light.
The work started last year with the boys in the neighborhood of the school
has prospered greatly under the auspices of the Ministerial students. About fifty
boys have received religious instruction as well as physical training every Mon-day
evening. This work was brought to a close with a very fitting program.
ROGER WICKSTRAND
ALVIN JOHNSON -
President
- - Secretary and Treasurer BIRGER SWENSON -
WILLIAM BACKLUND
MARGARET JOHNSON
FRITJOF LINDQUIST
OFFICERS
- - - - President
- - Vice-President
- - - Secretary
Treasurer
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Standing—Astrid Swanson, Esther Antonson, Nellie Angstrom, Ralph Carlson, Ivar Anderson,
Roy Wexler, Ruth Dahlen, May Sandberg
Seated—Miss Price, Faith Carlson, Ruth Johnson, Vivian Skogman, Naomi Hultgren, Tillie Singer,
Astrid Johnson, Eva Johnson
PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS
PUBLIC SPEAKING is the art which seeks to present truths directly, clearly,
and convincingly to an audience. It implies the awakening of man's faculties,
the development of sympathy and personality, as well as a knowledge and mastery
of his voice and body.
We know that if we are going to have our messages bear fruit they must be
presented in a way which will interest the audience. We must cultivate ourselves
in overcoming defects of speech and also in developing self confidence.
With this in view the Public Speaking Class, under the leadership of our able
instructor, Miss Price, meets twice each week. The aim of this class is to enable
students to stand before an audience and present the truth with clear thinking.
It is here that we cultivate our methods which we soon realize are at first very
rude. Here we are criticized with a loving spirit, and with an aim only to help,
which is not always the case while speaking in public.
Some who feel their need of this training more than others are taking private
lessons, which of course makes it possible for them to receive more concentrated
attention.
This department has given some very good programs during the past school year.
THE 0. J. M. M. M.
VICTOR ERICKSON - President
OLGA HOLMSTROM - - Secretary-Treasurer
"Send three in my place," were the dying words of our revered alumna, Olivia
Johnson, '13.
OLIVIA JOHNSON was born in Blikinge, Sweden. Here she found her Saviour
Jesus Christ at the age of fourteen. Two years later she was baptized and
joined the church. She felt a definite call for Missionary Work, so she came to
America for the necessary education to fit her for her task. She entered the
Women's Baptist Missionary Training School of Chicago. After she had completed
her course, she spent several years in Kansas as Home Missionary.
In 1913 she graduated from Bethel and she applied to the Foreign Missionary
Board to be sent out to Congo, Africa. She was advised to go to the Philippines
instead. In 1919 she returned to the United States to get a better education. It
was during this visit that she became sick with influenza and in January 1919, she
died with the last words on her lips, "Send three in my place."
In 1920 the Olivia Johnson Memorial Missionary Movement was founded by the
students and faculty of Bethel Academy in honor of Miss Olivia Johnson. The
purpose of this movement is to pray for missions, to preach missions, to give to
missions, and to encourage others to go out as missionaries. Missionary services
are held during the year. Funds are raised by free-will contributions and all who
contribute a dollar per year become members of this movement. The money is used
to build a library in the Philippine Islands in her honor. It is the prayer of every
Christian that many souls may find Christ as their personal saviour through these
books that are sent down there each year.
ATHENAEAN SOCIETY
THE ATHENAEN SOCIETY is strictly a girls' organization. Every girl
automatically becomes a member upon entering school. The purpose of the
Society is to stimulate a spirit of friendship between the girls. It is of a literary
as well as of a social nature.
During the past year many interesting events have taken place under the direc-tion
of this Society. The outstanding event is the Girls' Banquet, which proved to
be a great success. Besides this the girls have taken several hikes and also had some
open meetings. We feel that the success of this Society is largely due to our adviser,
Miss Jacobson.
The following were the officers for the past year :
ELVERA WIK
PHOEBE STROM
RUTH DAHLEN
OLGA HOLMSTROM -
President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
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MISSIONARY BAND
BETHEL ACADEMY is distinctively a Christian school. Many of its students
are preparing for a life of Christian service and looking forward to a life-work
as ministers in the home land or missionaries on the foreign field. That these stu-dents
and other Christian students, while pursuing their academic studies, should
have the opportunity to engage in practical Christian service and should have in-fluences
brought to bear upon them that will foster and develop their spiritual
life is important.
This need of the students of Bethel Academy is met by the organization of stu-dents
known as the Missionary Band. The purpose of this organization is three-fold:
to afford the students the opportunity to engage in active Christian work; to
encourage and stimulate their interest in Christian work; and to foster and develop
their spiritual life.
In meetings conducted from time to time by the organization in Missions, Old
People's Homes, Hospitals, etc., the students are encouraged to use their talents in
active service. They receive experience in giving gospel talks and in giving personal
testimony for Christ. That there is a benefit and a joy in this active service for the
students is evidenced by the interest and willingness with which many enter into it.
The organization fosters and develops the spiritual life of the students by con-ducting
prayer meetings each day. One is held each morning and one is held each
evening. What can be of greater importance in the life of the student than these
prayer meetings held daily with his fellow students ? It is there that his spiritual
life is revived and he receives power to live a victorious Christian life.
The prayer meetings are the source of the spiritual power by which he may in-fluence
others.
THE BETHEL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
"One, two, three, four,
Who are we for?
We're, for the red, we're for the white,
We're for Bethel, day and night."
THE B. A. A. A. is an organization composed of the graduates of our Bethel
Academy. At the present, the membership is about four hundred and twelve,
which number will be swelled by the graduating class of '27.
The president is Eric N. Lindholm, pastor of the Central Church. The other
alumni officers are the following: Vice-President, Reuben. Tanquist •, Rec. Secretary,
Ellen Hedlund•, Asst. Rec. Secretary, Goldie Putnam; Corr. Secretary, Elna Fors-sell
; Treasurer, Alford Hanson; Reporter, Edith Larson; Auditors, Gordon Bodien
and Henry Funk.
The B. A. A. A. is truly alive, and "a `rarin' to go." The only drawback is
the financial necessity of making haste slowly. Our dreams are many and by no
means insignificant: a girls' dormitory, a John Alexis Edgren Memorial Library,
the re-decorating of the first floor of the Academy and the painting of the rest
of the rooms, as well. Moreover, we're out for a $5000.00 Jubilee goal for the
benefit of Bethel. Besides individual pledges, the association sponsored the annual
spring concert at the Academy.
Our Alumni Day on March 12 was satisfactory in spite of the sullen weather.
At that time the commercial alumni were welcomed into the B. A. A. A. as honorary
members. "The more, the merrier," the ancient saying goes.
Two real treats await us within the next few months. The first is the Annual
Banquet (June 6) at the Nicollet; the other concerns a big re-union of all Bethel
people in Chicago some time during the Jubilee. The Chicago branch has promised
to take charge of all arrangements.
We intend to give out an Alumni News bulletin periodically, with contributions
from our members everywhere. Special reporters have been _appointed for Cali-fornia,
Chicago, the Seminary, the East, and even among Bethel graduates in
Africa, India, China and Canada.
Watch us go, glow, and grow !
ELNA G. FORSSELL, Corr. Sec'y.
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BETHEL ALUMNI AT MACALESTER COLLEGE
P. WOHLFORD
MARVIN SAMUELSON
THE LEADERS
R. El-mom
GUY MYERS
PAUL WOHLFORD, Football
Where be received his early
training we do not know, but near
his house is a farm and its keeper
raises water melons. Probably
lie scored his first goal by bring-ing
one of these over the fence
for a touch down. As captain of
the football team this year Paul
piloted one of the best teams that
Bethel has ever had.
RUDOLPH EHNBOM, Basketball
Reports have it that "Rudy"
used to go up and down the streets
of Two Harbors bouncing a large
rubber ball. We thank that ball
if it was the means of making
the basketball player who carried
his team to the first championship
that Bethel has ever won.
MARVIN SAMUELSON,
Baseball
The snow in Pennsylvania
by Sammy's home is very
dirty and in those winter
snow-ball fights Sammy
learned how to watch the
dark ball, and as a result
he is a great base-ball play-er.
His work as captain
made the nine a winning
team.
GUY MYERS, Track
Guy showed his ability
to head up a good team.
He worked hard to get the
boys to train and be at their
best. • The splendid showing
made by the team was very-largely
due to his efforts.
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44 8 96 H. Johnson 3 3
22 7 51 C. Gilbert 1 1
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ATHLETIC BOARD
Standing—Miss Effie Nelson, Gordon Johnson, Allan Fredine
Seated—Alice Larson, Clarence Gilbert, Prof. Harold Erickson, Hollis Johnson
THE BETHEL ACADEMY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
ON December the eleventh, nineteen hundred and twenty-six, a new organiza-tion
was formed. It is called the Bethel Academy Athletic Association and
as its name implies it is to deal with all the athletic activities of the school. At
this first meeting Clarence Gilbert was elected president and Hollis Johnson vice-president.
Alice Larson was given the position of secretary while Gordon John-son
took over the duties of treasurer.
Already this organization has met with wonderful success, for it was partly
through the loyal support of its members that the Basketball team won the Twin
City Championship.
As a grand climax to the winter sports the society arranged an Athletic Banquet.
BASKETBALL
THE basketball quint for the 1 92 6-27 season was Bethel's most successful team.
Out of the fifteen games that it played only four were dropped; this gives it the
percentage of .733. The red and whites netted 330 points against 230 for their
opponents ; this gives them the advantage of 100 points. Ten of the games were
played on the local floor, three were fought on visiting fields, while two were cap-tured
on a neutral floor. The visiting fields were Augsburg, Minnesota, and Minne-haha.
The players who took part in enough games to receive a letter are Walfred
Lundsten, Marvin Samuelson, Orville Johnson, Hollis Johnson, forwards ; Paul
Wohlford, Clarence Bergsten, centers ; Rudolph Ehmbom, Glenn Myers, Donald
Anderson, and Gordon Johnson, guards; "Rudy" Ehnbom was captain; Louis
Swearingen, coach •, Allan Fredine, manager, and Guy Myers, yell leader.
Those who made the points were the following:
Wohlford
Lundsten
Samuelson
Ehnbom
0. Johnson
Following are the games:
December 14 Bethel 14 Zion 17
January 12 Bethel 16 Seminary 31
January 19 Bethel 19 Augsburg 21
January 21 Bethel 20 Argus Club 17
February 1 Bethel 27 First Swedish Baptist Church 9
February 4 Bethel 9 Minnesota 15
February 10 Bethel 17 Minnehaha 11
February 15 Bethel 18 Bethany 14
February 24 Bethel 18 Minnehaha 7
March 1 Bethel 36 Bethany 10
March 5 Bethel 26 Augsburg 24
March 11 Bethel 27 Minnesota 23
March 12 Bethel 31 Alumni 5
March 17 ..... .. Bethel 45 Augsburg 18
March 9 1 Bethel 15 Minnesota 14
TRACK
Although the school decided not to have a coach for track this year, the
aspirants for those honors did not feel discouraged. In fact they did better
than some of the teams that have preceded them. Those who took part in the
events were Enoch Hoagfelt—half mile, 100 yd., 220 yd., 440 yd., pole vault,
broad jump, and discus ; Roy Wexler-100 yd., 220 yd., and mile; Guy Myers-
440 yd., half mile, pole voult, broad jump, and high jump; Eric Sjolund-440 yd.,
half mile and broad jump; Don Anderson-220 yd.; Walter Lundsten—broad jump,
high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus, and 100 yd.; Marvin Samuelson-220 yd.,
broad jump, pole vault, and high jump; Paul Wohlford—high jump, shot put, dis-cus,
and 100 yd., and Theo Tupa-440 yd. and 220 yd.
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RUDOLPH EHNBOM, "Rudy," Captain and Guard
Rudy ably captained his team, doing much to spur
them on to victory. If he thought the team was be-coming
listless he would fight that much harder and so
inspire the team into better playing. On the defense
he was always alert whenever possible he stopped his
man before any damage could be done. His one pur-pose
was to keep his men safely ahead of their oppon-ents.
We are sorry that he will be lost by graduation.
PAUL WOHLFORD, Center
Paul proved himself to be the best center in the
league. Even though he wasn't always able to out-jump
his opponents he generally got the ball. His neat
footwork often baffled not only his opponents but also
the referee. If, when Paul comes back next year, he is
still better, his opponents better begin to worry now.
WALFRED LUNDSTEN, "Wallie"
Wallie always seemed to be just where his opponents
didn't want him. His keen eye for shooting baskets
coupled with his excellent defensive work made Bethel
look like champions at all times. Next year will again
see him in action.
GLEN MYERS, "Buck," Guard
Buck proved to be a sterling guard, never allowing
his opponents to have target practice at his basket.
If his man wanted a shot he would have to try from
the middle of the floor. His ability to break up passes
put many games in Bethel's favor. He will be avail-able
for next year's quint.
ORVILLE JOHNSON, Forward
Orville is a neat player, being a reliable man to put
into the thick of the fight when a basket is needed.
His long shots did much toward deciding the outcome
of the games he participated in. When he steps out in
June he will leave a gap that will be hard to fill.
HOLLIS JOHNSON, Forward
Hollis, the sixth regular, was one of the best players
in the league. His quickness and speed on the floor
was a valuable asset to the team. His ability to help
work the plays made him one of the most dependable
men on the squad. Next year we believe he will hold
a regular berth.
MARVIN SAMUELSON, "Sammy"
Sammy, though small, is a great fighter. Even
though his opponents always towered over him he was
not worried because his great speed gave him the ad-vantage.
Often you could see him sinking a basket
while his guard was still looking for him. He will be
back next year to fill his own position.
ALLAN FREDINE, Manager
Much could be said on how faithful he handled his
position. It was no easy task finding a score keeper
and a time keeper for each game. However, he always
managed to find one. His work in arranging the
schhedule meant much for his success of the team.
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BASKETBALL
MUCH of the credit for having won the Twin City Academic Championship
belongs to our coach, Louis Swearingen. Although he had five lettermen
back, he was handicapped both in that he did not know the style of the coaching
that the boys were accustomed to and second, the call for candidates was issued
rather late. However, with but two practice games his team entered the league
on January 21. They dropped their first two conference games, but the courage
and spirit of our coach cheered the team on to victory. After defeating Minnehaha
twice they came back to conquer those who had first conquered them and thus they
tied with Augsburg and Minnesota for the league leadership. The play-off was
arranged and played on the Hamline floor.
In the first game Bethel eliminated Augsburg by the score of 45 to 18 and
thus won the right to play Minnesota. This game was somewhat harder but Bethel
triumphed over the Purple and White 15 to 14.
The prospects of having a Championship team next year look exceedingly bright.
Although the team will suffer by the loss of its able captain, "Rudy" Ehnbom, its
speedy forward Orville Johnson, and its sterling guard, Donald Anderson she will
be strengthened by the substitutes who will graduate into regulars next year. The
1927-28 team will see seven letter men back.
FOOTBALL
THE call for football candidates was given shortly after the opening of school.
As there was no football team in 1925-26 Coach Conrad had to build up an
new team. This was difficult to do as the turnout was so small and seldom were
there enough men to have a scrimmage. At first he grounded the men in the funda-mentals
of the game but because they were able to learn so fast he taught them
some clever plays. At last he decided that the team was strong enough to meet
outside opposition. Accordingly a game was arranged with St. Paul Academy on
whose grounds the game was played. The Bethel defence proved to be very strong
and after the first few minutes of play our offence played better than did St. Paul's.
There will not be a player lost by graduation and the only places that will need
to be filled are those occupied by the two Seminary players. The members of the
team are : Dahlquist, L. E. ; Leidstrom, L. T. ; Nease, L. G. ; Bergsten, C. ; Fritzell,
R. G.; B. Myers, R. T.; G. Myers, R. E.; H. Johnson, Q. B.; Lundsten, L. H. ;
Gilbert, R. H. ; Wohlford, F. B.
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COACH SWEARINGEN
Louis not only demonstrated his ability in teaching the team new plays and tricks but
imbued them with a fervent zeal for the game and a fighting spirit that carried them over
the top when defeat seemed evident.
BASEBALL
THE call for baseball candidates this year was heeded with great enthusiasm.
Coach Swearingen had a large turn-out from which to pick his team. Nine of
the men were letter men of last year and were of great help to the new ones. The
letter men who returned were Marvin Samuelson, short-stop, this year's captain;
Glen Myers, outfield; "Rudy" Ehnbom, third base; Wallie Lundsten, second base;
Paul Wohlford, first base; "Red" Rasmusson, outfield; Clarence Bergsten, outfield;
Don Anderson, pitcher, and F. A. Johnson, pitcher.
The new men of whom many became regulars were Joe Collins, outfield; Glen
Campbell, second base; Hollis Johnson, catcher; Stanley Hanson, third base; Alphin
Conrad, pitcher and catcher; Ralph Carlson, outfield, and Roy Wexler, short-stop
and outfield.
SEPTEMBER
14—Registration day.—All happy to see familiar faces again.
15—First day of school.
16—Get acquainted social—for the benefit of newcomers.
17—Everybody more or less acquainted.
OCTOBER
6—Athanean Party.—We decided that carrots are best for rosy cheeks.
9—Music Faculty Program.
16—Alpha Beta Meeting.
25—Junior Social—A great success.
27—Grade cards given out.—Many joys and griefs.
NOVEMBER
1—Sophomore Social.
5—Annual Hike out to Bass Lake.
8—Freshman Social.—They were not disturbed.
11—Armistice Day.
17—Thanksgiving Concert.
20—Girls' Banquet—Miss Sjernstrom and Mrs. H. C. Wingblade were the main speakers.
DECEMBER
4—Oratorical Contest Tryout.—Very brilliant orators for the future.
6—Dormitory Night.
8—Again those pesky grade cards.
11-0. J. M. M. M. Program.
14—First basketball game with Zion Lutheran.
17—Christmas vacation started 12 M.
JANUARY
4—Hard to get down to business again.
15—Oratorical contest.
21—We beat Argus Club in basketball.
25—Everybody studying for exams.
29—No school.—We need it after the exams.
FEBRUARY
4—First League Basketball game with Minnesota College. Sorry to say we lost.
9—Missionary day.—We are inspired by speakers from Africa, India, and China.
12—Junior Program—Dr. Holland gave Drinkwater's "Abraham Lincoln."
16—Declamatory Contest.
26—Alpha Beta Meeting.—Free refreshments !
MARCH
3—Rev. Anton Sjolund gave us an inspiring message in Chapel.
5—Svea Declamatory Contest.
12—Alumni Day—ended the day by downing the Alumni in basketball game.
16—Final Declamatory—Ruth Dahlen, Naomi Hultgren are the winners.
21—Bethel wins basketball championship. Hurrah!
26—Preliminary Debate—Elvera Wik, Victor Erickson, Ivar Anderson and F. A. Johnson
are the stars.
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APRIL
1—Athletic Banquet—Oh ! What a time.
8—Easter recess begins.
19—Easter recess ends 8 P. M.
25—Bible Week.
MAY
4—Grade cards given out.
6—Senior Program.
7—Visitors' Day—We had to have our lessons perfect this day.
11—Music Pupils' Recital.
14—Junior-Senior Banquet.—The most popular event.
22—Baccalaureate Sermon.
24—Senior Picnic.
27—Alumni Banquet.—It won't be long now till the Seniors will be Alumni.
JUNE
2—Publicity Day.
4—Last Chapel Service for this year.
7—Final Examinations.
8—More Exams.
9—Still more exams ! All is well that ends well.
12—Finally that day has arrived—Commencement.
WHO'S WHO AT BETHEL
Most dependable Donald Wyatt
Optimist Ellen Carlson
Neatest I var Anderson
Most dignified Paul Wohlford
Prettiest Dick Anderson
Most Poetical Rudolph Ehnbom
School Baby Adele Gibney
Funniest Teddy Tupa
Most practical William Backlund
Most talkative Ebba Anderson
Most musical Doc Ellis
Quietest Phoebe Strom
Most plucky Tillie Singer
Most chivalrous Clarence Bergsten
Most studious Karl Eric Anderson
Most handsome Eleanor Sackett
Most observed Roy Wexler
Most graceful Ralph Carlson
Most versatile Bronco Johnson
Most unusual Edith Carlson
Best sport Ruth Dahlen
Most artistic Ella Ostrom
Sweetest Waive Norman
Best natured Louis Ellis
Brightest Allan Fresine
Most gracious Gordon Johnson
Most modest Winnif red Hammergren
Most conscientious Enoch Hogfelt
Most respected Eric Sjolund
Most athletic Wallie Lundsten
Most all around Olga Holmstrom
Seventy-Six
Seventy-Seven
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HUMOR
If you can't laugh at the jokes of this age laugh at the age of these jokes.
* * *
Orville—"What did you get for your birthday ?"
Phoebe—"Well, have you seen the latest in Ford sedans ?"
Orville, with surprise—"Yes, Phoebe."
Phoebe—"Well, I got a pair of roller skates."
* * *
Robert Marsh in Ancient History to Miss Nelson—"What part of the body is
the fray, teacher ?"
Miss Nelson—"Fray ? What are you talking about ?"
Robert—"This book says Ivanhoe was shot in the fray." * * *
"She surely has done me injustice," murmured the Algebra problem which had
been worked by Mary Petric.
* *
Dick and Phoebe stood on the stoop.
Her dad came out and made Dick
Turn the loop the loop.
* * *
Floss Johnson to Paul Wohlford—"You're a poet, though you don't know it.
Your feet show it. They're Longfellow's."
Paul—"You're getting Whittier and Whittier."
* * *
Prof. Erickson in Science Class—"What takes place when there's an eclipse
of the sun ?"
Ruby Frisk—"Everybody comes out to look at it."
* * *
Miss Jacobson—"What three words do you use most."
Boyce Vincent—"I don't know."
Miss Jacobson—"Correct." * *
Helen Skooglun—"Love is stone blind."
Enoch Hogfelt—"I'm going to see an eye specialist."
* * *
Mrs. Swedberg—"Why aren't they making matches any longer ?"
Marvin Samuelson—"They're long enough."
* * *
Glen Campbell—"I don't feel very well this morning, I fell out of bed last
night."
Jack—"You must have slept too near where you got in."
Glen—"No. I slept too near where I fell out."
* * *
Elvera—"That's a nice collar you have on, I'll bet I know where you got it."
Ivar—"Where?"
Elvera—"Around your neck."
* * *
Some of the Senior girls are bound for Sulphur Springs.
Why ?
They are good places for match making.
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HE Northwesteen Baptist Hospital
Association takes this occasion to
greet the students of Bethel
Academy.
, It extends to them an invitation to
visit the beautiful new Midway Hospital
and there inspect the facilities which Bap-tists
of the Northwest have long coveted.
!J It also invites inspection of its
facilities in the Mounds-Midway School of
Nursing, realizing that there have been in
years past many among the student body
of Bethel Academy who h a v e availed
themselves of this training .
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HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
General Offices:
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